Month: June 2007

VIR was best known to be “America’s Nurburgring” where Car and Driver’s held its annual “Lightning Lap” shootout, beginning right when Kenny and Toby began participating in track days. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/lightning-lap-2006 The 4.1-mile “Grand West” configuration combined the “Full Course” typically used for auto races and the infield “Patriot Course” through a tight U-turn in the middle of the back straight (T13). The configuration was not … Continue reading The “Lightning Lap”

Toby and Kenny upgraded to Toyo RA1 tires after they trashed the set of Conti’s that came with the car. RA1s were “DOT-R” tires, meaning they are road legal even though designed primarily for track use. They had treads when new so they can be driven in the rain (on the street on on track) which makes them an especially convenient choice for a dual-use … Continue reading Race Tires, Truck and Trailer(s)